Six years later…

“Mommy, Lincoln doesn’t want to go to school again.” Sophia darted into the study room and dived into her arms. She complained weakly and even secretly turned around to see whether her elder brother followed her or not after that. Making sure her elder brother was not around, she then extended her short arms and hugged Catherine, acting cute. “I don’t care, if Lincoln doesn’t want to go to school, so do I.”

Catherine kissed her on the cheek and said, “Whenever your exam result has surpassed your brother’s, you won’t have to go to school anymore.” Little Sophia instantly pulled down her face. “Sophia, stop disturbing mommy.” Lincoln held a cup of water and handed to Catherine. He touched her forehead and glanced at the manuscript on the computer screen. “Mommy, have you burnt the midnight oil to draw again?”

“No, I’ve just gotten up from bed.”

“Mommy’s lying again.” Lincoln behaved like a mature adult and said, “You don’t have to work that hard, I’ll quickly earn money to raise you.” Sophia raised her head and smiled sweetly. “Me too, mommy. Can I not go to school?”

Catherine felt amused and her heart ached at the same time. When she was sent to the hospital back then, she was diagnosed as pregnant and after giving birth to the two children, she had continued serving the sentence for three years while bringing them up. After that, not knowing how Owen Torres did it, she was bailed out of jail.

Although they were twins, both children had totally different personalities. Little Lincoln was smart and sensitive like a mature adult. He could detect her slight change in mood whereas Sophia was always straightforward and reckless. She was a loving and adorable little girl.

contrast between her and Anderson. Whereas, Lincoln was exactly the tiny version of Anderson in other’s eyes. However, there were no disgust, indifference and impatience in his eyes which was similar

shook her head to get rid of the unnecessary thoughts. “No. If you don’t go to school, no job would want you, then how would you be able

straight away, Sophia pouted. She walked towards Lincoln reluctantly and said, “Lincoln, could you take a sick leave during the exam next time? Then I’ll be able

on his blazer. Catherine glimpsed at the time. It was just seven o’clock.

school.” Catherine shook her head in grievance when

stopped his movement when he was wearing his necktie and said with a serious look, “We should not let our guard down.” He then stooped, carried Sophia up and kissed her. “I’m going to the workplace. Sophia needs to study well, okay? Tomorrow is the day for trip, your mommy and I are going to bring you and Lincoln to the oceanarium.” Sophia was so delighted that she landed a few kisses on Owen’s cheek. She

when she just sat in front of the dining table and was feeding the children. Lincoln had opened her phone before she made a move. She ignored that and fed Sophia porridge first. After feeding her a few

then spoke with an evasive manner, “Don’t play with the phone

dad.” Catherine was startled. Lincoln then continued helplessly, “You used to call his name in your dream and I’ve checked it

have to be scared too, Sophia and I would not go with him.” Lincoln’s eyes were serious and sincere. ‘I will protect you, and I would never go with him. You don’t have to be

Sophia chimed in. Catherine turned her head away. She took a deep breath to try not to make her

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